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Westward Expansion and Pioneer Journeys

3rd Grade · Social Studies · US-WV-SS

9 lessons

Goal

Understand the major territorial acquisitions, cultural motivations, and pioneer migrations that shaped the westward growth of the United States.

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Learning standards covered

us-wvSS.4.16West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All ages

Demonstrate an understanding of the causes and effects of Westward Expansion. • Investigate the economic, political and cultural factors involved in Westward Expansion (e.g., Land Ordinance of 1785, Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Indian Removal Act, Trail of Tears, Manifest Destiny, resources, trade, etc.). • Analyze the people and events that facilitated Westward Expansion (e.g., Daniel Boone, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, Northwest Territory, Alamo, Gold Rush, etc.). • Trace transportation innovations and explain their impact on Westward Expansion (e.g., bridges, canals, steamboats, railroads, steam engines, clipper ships, flat boats, roads, dams, locks, ports, harbors, etc.).